Personal Injury Paralegal (Industrial Disease)

Location: Manchester or Liverpool

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

HarKaye Core Talent is recruiting for an Industrial Disease Paralegal to support a specialist claimant-focused litigation team in a national firm.

This role is ideal for a Paralegal with experience in industrial disease or personal injury claims who is looking to work on meaningful cases supporting clients affected by serious, often life-limiting conditions.

The Role

You will support Solicitors with a caseload of industrial disease claims, assisting clients throughout the litigation process with professionalism and empathy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the management of industrial disease claims, including asbestos-related conditions
• Drafting correspondence, witness statements, and court documentation
• Gathering and reviewing medical records and employment histories
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, insurers, and third parties
• Assisting with limitation issues and evidence collation
• Maintaining accurate files and ensuring compliance with procedures and deadlines
• Providing high standards of client care to vulnerable clients and families

About You

• Paralegal experience within industrial disease or personal injury
• Good understanding of the litigation process
• Confident dealing with sensitive and complex matters
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be empathetic, professional, and client-focused

Experience with asbestos-related claims (mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer) or long-tail disease litigation would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to specialist, high-quality litigation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work with real social impact

This role is being advertised by Harkaye Core Talent. All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.